Shannon Lawver
Madison,WI
Summary
As a seasoned process improvement aficionado, I thrive in chaos and enjoy making things as streamlined as they can be. Creating positive and meaningful relationships is always my goal in any working environment. My hope is to settle into a new, lasting position at Abundant Life. One that is filled with challenges, but is more sustainable for my body long term.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Abundant Life Christian School
Madison, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Designed menus that meet recommended nutritional guidelines for children while catering to customer tastes.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Kitchen Coordinator
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Oversaw coordination of food ordering and training processes for 13 schools and nearly 40 employees.
- Maintained all of the online menus using the interactive Nutrislice software system to include detailed nutrition labels, and allergen information for each product.
- Assisted in coverage when needed at every school.
- Facilitated taste testing in our district office and in schools for new products.
- Worked closely with many other departments, such as transportation, warehouse, custodial, and school administrators, always communicating respectfully and in a timely manner.
Resident Care Supervisor
Central Wisconsin Center
Madison, WI
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Assessed staffing levels against census data to determine appropriate staffing ratios for each shift.
- Provided leadership role during crises situations requiring immediate intervention or decision making.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in the delivery of direct services to residents.
- Trained all new staff with nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to use in the case of an emergency.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Performed supervisory duties such as interviewing potential candidates, training new employees, evaluating performance, disciplining personnel when needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Transfer
Madison College
Madison05-2022
Skills
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Operations management
- Schedule Management
Affiliations
When I'm not at work I am full time wife to my husband Nick, and mother to my three boys; ages 16, 12 and 2. I enjoy getting outside as much as possible in any season except winter, and crafting in my very limited free time.
Accomplishments
I was placed on the Dean's list every semester in my tenure at Madison College.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Abundant Life Christian School
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Coordinator
Sun Prairie Area School District
01.2018 - 08.2022
Resident Care Supervisor
Central Wisconsin Center
04.2010 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Transfer
Madison College
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